Whitfield Connection

08/29/2025

MT. ZION RESACA TO HOLD YARD SALE SEPT. 19 - 20: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 247 Mount Zion Road NE in Resaca, will be holding a Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 - 20, beginning at 8 a.m. each day.

07/18/2025

WCSO MAKES ONE OF LARGEST DRUG BUSTS IN RECENT WHITFIELD COUNTY HISTORY: Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives seized 201 grams of Fentanyl, 3,060 grams of Ma*****na, 39 grams of Methamphetamine, and 28 grams of Co***ne during the arrest of Alan Sias.

On July 15, 2025, Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives conducted an undercover drug operation. This month-long investigation resulted in one of the largest drug busts in recent Whitfield County history, with the following drug seizures: 201 grams of Fentanyl, 3,060 grams of Ma*****na, 39 grams of Methamphetamine, and 28 grams of Co***ne. The investigation also led to the arrest of a known gang member, Alan Sias.

Mr. Sias is being charged with the following offenses:
● Possession of Ma*****na
● Possession of Methamphetamine
● Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
● Possession of Co***ne
● Possession with Intent to Distribute Co***ne
● Trafficking Methamphetamine
● Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)
● Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)
● Trafficking in O***m or a Derivative (Fentanyl)
● Possession and Use of Drug-Related Objects
● Possession of Tools for the Commission of a Crime
● Sale of Ma*****na

Whitfield County Sheriff Darren J. Pierce explained by video that "this amount of Fentanyl is enough to kill over 100,000 people." He also stated, “If you deal drugs in Whitfield County, you will be arrested.” Sheriff Pierce emphasized the importance of removing these illegal narcotics from the streets, as they can end up in the hands of our loved ones and children.

07/07/2025

FROM THE COHUTTA PD: John Preston Luke Wilson age 21 was just involved in a domestic disturbance and fled on foot prior to law enforcement arrival in the area of Old Dalton Cleveland Highway and Cleveland Highway. He is on foot as far as we know, and is not known to have any weapons per witnesses. He is possibly intoxicated so do not approach. If you see this person please contact 911.

06/06/2025

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT: Georgia DOT reporting two separate crashes on I-75 around Carbondale (Whitfield County). Wrecks reported both northbound and southbound; reports that all lanes southbound around Carbondale are closed and one lane closed northbound. Seek alternate routes.

06/02/2025

🚨ANNUAL DIXIE HIGHWAY YARD SALE BEGINS THIS FRIDAY!! It’s one of the most anticipated weekends of the year: the annual Dixie Highway Yard Sale, a 90-mile yard sale held first full weekend in June throughout Northwest Georgia’s Old Dixie Highway, will be held this weekend, Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8.

This yard sale is located along the historic driving route of Dixie Highway; one of the most sought-after items each year is a souvenir version of the Dixie Highway road sign.

There will be yard sales all along the Dixie Highway from Ringgold, Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face, Dalton, Resaca, Calhoun, Adairsville, Cassville, Cartersville, Emerson, Acworth, Kennesaw and Marietta.
Hundreds of people will be lined up along the highway (Hwy. 41) in Gordon County selling everything from clothing to appliances to toys and more.

‼️Traffic is expected to be heavy during the event, and motorists will be making frequent stops along the route, which runs from the Marietta, Ga. area north to Ringgold. Travelers need to use extra caution over the three-day event.

⁉️DO YOU HAVE YARD SALE SPACE AVAILABLE TO RENT? If so, please post your contact info in the comments for those people who are still looking for a space to set up and participate.

05/24/2025

DALTON POLICE INVESTIGATING DOUBLE MURDER-SUICIDE: The Dalton Police Department is investigating three shooting deaths at two different locations which investigators believe are connected. Preliminary information indicates that a man shot and killed his wife at her home earlier this week before traveling to his girlfriend’s residence where he shot and killed his girlfriend and then himself. At this time, the names of the deceased are not being released pending family notifications.

Police were dispatched to an apartment residence on Murray Avenue shortly before 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, May 23rd to check on the welfare of a woman after coworkers reported that she had not been seen or heard from in several days. After being unable to get anyone to come to the door, officers were let into the residence by apartment staff and discovered the woman’s body with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Detectives were immediately notified and an investigation started. Detectives were soon able to find surveillance video of the suspect leaving the apartment at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21st.

During the course of the evening, investigators were able to track the suspect’s vehicle to an apartment complex on Shadow Lane where it was located in a parking lot. While waiting for a search warrant for an apartment unit at the location in the early morning hours Saturday, police saw a man arrive at the scene and enter the apartment using a key. Police later learned that he was the second victim’s father and had come to the scene to check on her after she had not been heard from for a few days. The man then came back outside and called 911 to report that he’d found his daughter and another man shot to death. Investigators secured the scene and found that the suspect had apparently shot and killed the woman before killing himself.

The investigation of these killings is continuing.

05/13/2025

Out of Gordon County…Avoid I-75 South.

03/30/2025

From North Gordon County.

UPDATE (2:55 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025) - GCSO RELEASES ADDITIONAL INFO ON BODY FOUND ON I-75 THIS MORNING: At approximately 8:27 a.m. this morning, a truck driver reported finding a body near an empty mini-van on Interstate 75 Northbound 320 entrance ramp. Deputy sheriffs, along with Fire-Rescue personnel, arrived within minutes.

Deputies summoned the Coroner and State Troopers to the scene as well. The victim, who was determined to not be a local resident, exhibited evidence of having been run over by an automobile. A minivan, later confirmed by a family member to have been in the victim’s possession, was found a short distance away, in gear and with the motor still running, lodged against the guardrail.

As of this time, investigating officers have found no evidence of foul play or that any other person was involved.

The investigation is being led by the Georgia State Patrol, and Sheriff’s detectives are assisting Troopers and the Coroner with this case.

ORIGINAL-GORDON COUNTY CORONERS OFFICE: BODY DISCOVERED NEAR I-75 NB ENTRANCE RAMP; INVESTIGATION CONTINUES. On Sunday morning, March 30, 2025 at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Gordon County Coroners Office responded to a call where the body of a 25-year-old female had been discovered.

The death occurred near the Northbound entrance ramp of I-75 at Exit 320.

Initial investigations have begun and the family is being notified. The decedent is not local. Pending family notification, information will be updated.

Investigations continue as Gordon County Sheriffs Office and Georgia State Patrol coordinate with The Gordon County Coroners Office.

02/05/2025

❗️FROM GORDON COUNTY - SHERIFF INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE; MAN SOUGHT IN CONNECTION: At about 7:30 p.m. last night, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a private residence on James Street near Resaca in response to a report of a disturbance in which one man had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies found the home in flames. Gordon County Fire Rescue personnel fought the fire for several hours. A body was subsequently discovered inside the home, which burned to the ground.

Deputies are now searching for Christopher Lee Dixon, age 46, height 6’00”, 240 lbs. brown hair, brown eyes, in connection to this case. Warrants have been issued for Dixon’s arrest. He is considered armed, dangerous, and a flight risk.

Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Christopher Lee Dixon should call 911. Dixon should not be approached. The investigation is continuing in conjunction with Gordon County Fire Rescue, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the County Coroner.

01/29/2025

From Calhoun Fire Department

UPDATE - STATE FIRE MARSHAL JOINS INVESTIGATION INTO SUNDAY FIRE AT APACHE: In conjunction with the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Calhoun Fire Department is investigating a fire at 501 Oak St in Calhoun, Apache Mills. This fire occurred on Sunday, Jan. 26 2025, at 4:17 p.m. Calhoun Fire Department asks that anyone who has knowledge or information on this fire please contact Investigator Nathan Saylors at 706-263-5293 or you can contact the Georgia Arson Control Hotline anonymously at 1-800-282-5804 or www.georgiaarsoncontrol.org.

REWARD up to $10,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for arson and/or fraud Georgia Arson Control Georgia Arson Control Report Tips: 1-800-282-5804 www.georgiaarsoncontrol.org

RECOMPENSA hasta de $10,000.00 For infomacion que resulte en el arresto y la condena de las personas responsables de fraude o incendios intencionales! Georgia Arson Control llame gratis 1-800-282-5804 www.georgiaarsoncontrol.org

01/14/2025

WCSO APPREHENDS MURDER SUSPECT: The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office was able to quickly arrest a murder suspect early Tuesday morning just four hours after a stabbing on Richardson Road that claimed the life of a Whitfield County woman. Deputies responded to the scene late Monday night and found the woman with a stab wound. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect, Brian Moree, ran from the scene Monday night on foot before deputies arrived but he was captured early this morning on Polly Road thanks to a unified effort of several law enforcement and public safety agencies. The WCSO worked closely with the Murray County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit, Department of Natural Resources, Whitfield County Fire Department, Hamilton EMS and the Whitfield County Coroner’s Office to ensure a swift resolution.

“Teamwork is about more than just working together—it’s about bringing all our strengths and resources to bear in the pursuit of justice,” said Sheriff Darren Pierce. “It takes a collective effort to respond to a tragedy like this. In just a few hours, we identified the offender, secured arrest warrants, and tracked him down in the woods to make the arrest. This shows what’s possible when we stand together for our community.”

The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office extends its thanks to all partner agencies for their support and dedication in bringing a suspect to justice so quickly.

01/10/2025

Residents in a neighborhood on Pine Oaks Drive in Tunnel Hill are being evacuated as a precaution following a truck accident involving propane tanks. The Whitfield County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia State Patrol are coordinating the evacuation efforts.

The crash resulted in propane leaks from the tanks, and residents will be permitted to return once the area is deemed safe.

The Whitfield County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia State Patrol are actively working at the scene and assisting with evacuations. Please avoid the area to ensure the safety of all involved.